Downloading and Installing SSMS:
- Go to the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio download page.
- Download the latest version of the installer.
- Run the installer and choose the installation location.
- Click
Install
to begin the installation. - Once the installation is complete, restart your computer if prompted.
Launching and Connecting:
- Launch SSMS from the Start menu.
- Enter the connection details such as server name and authentication method (e.g., Windows Authentication or SQL Server Authentication), then click
Connect
.
Running a Query:
- Open Object Explorer.
- Right-click on the server name and select
New Query
. - In the query editor, type
select @@version;
and clickExecute
. - Check the results in the "Results" window to see the version of the installed SQL Server.
These steps will help you successfully install and configure SSMS and verify that your database is working correctly. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask for help